Top 10 Comfort Foods

With winter sleeking around the corner our bodies are kicking into hibernation mode. To suss your comfort food cravings that come with the weather we’ve compiled a list of eats you should try – with links to the recipes as well, because we like you.

Venison Meatballs With Baby Eggplant

When the gloomy weather steps on to the plate our tummies automatically crave hearty food – that’s exactly why this venison meatball recipe made the list. These babies paired with baby eggplant is sure to hit the spot when the weather takes a dip. Don’t worry, we’ll take any excuse to snuggle up and eat this dish any day.

The Italians perfected comfort food, so don’t be too surprised if pasta makes it on to this list more than once. This creation not only boasts a perfect pairing of ground beef and spinach but calls for not one, not two but three cheeses to be used. Cheese is good, especially if it’s good cheese, right?

We all love Chinese food. Heck, we all need good Chinese food in our lives at least once a month. What better than sticky pork strips served with beans and broccoli? Don’t you even dare pull your nose at broccoli. Those tiny trees take months to grow and they taste amazing. They are one of our favourite veggies. Besides, they are super healthy – and complement this dish tenfold.

The legend behind the origins of chilli con carne is that during the 1700s cowboys in California would all huddle up next to the fire on cold winter nights and toss all sorts of ingredients into a big pot and hope for the best. The result is something we all love and indulge in each chance we get. This recipe goes well with a bonfire. Just saying.

Welcome to the best grilled cheese you have ever had. You’re welcome. There’s not much to say about this but WOW! Close your eyes for a moment and imagine the steam rising off that BBQ chicken and pineapple creation you just made. It smells good doesn’t it? Tiny smokey scents mixed with the sweet and tangy of the pineapple. Do you notice the cheese oozing out on the sides? Yum!

This recipe takes five minutes to prepare and three minutes to bake. You can literally make this in the time it takes you to run a bath. Besides, what’s better than snacking on chocolate cake out of your favourite coffee mug?

We all love blue cheese. Sure it’s a bit smelly and looks weird but ooh, it goes well with pretty much anything. That is why we’ve paired it with bacon and roasted baby tomatoes. This goes well with red wine and cuddles. If you’re single, don’t worry because pillows don’t judge your eating habits anyway. Besides, it’s comfort food for the win. Always.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and thanks to this French toast recipe it’s become way more important. Praline-pecans for the win. Here’s your chance to win a few hearts with this gourmet recipe.